How Jeremy Corbyn pledges to help the UK music scene following General Election result

The Labour leader's culture manifesto outlines plans to enhance the world of arts

The UK General Election has resulted in a hung parliament after Prime Minister Theresa May failed to acquire a majority of seats for the Conservatives while Labour made an impressive gain under the guidance of Jeremy Corbyn.

Many have reacted to the news with a sense of optimism, many of which include key figures from the world of entertainment - understandable considering Corbyn's vow to enhance the culture sector across the UK should he come into power.

With a hung parliament, it seems Corbyn's pledge may now come to fruition having detailed his plans at the launch of the Labour party's culture manifesto in Hull earlier this year, guaranteeing a “Creative Future For All.”

Unlike his Tory counterpart, Corbyn expressed his belief that culture is “transformative” and estimated that Hull - the current UK City of Culture - will bring an economic boost of £60 million in 2017 alone.

However, he doesn't want to limit these cultural benefits to just one city every four years. Instead, he wants all the arts - be it music, theatre or literature - to be preserved for the digital age using a new Cultural Capital Fund to which Labour is pledging £1 billion.

It will be administered by the Arts Council across a five-year period.

One area Corbyn is especially passionate about enhancing is music, an industry he states contributes £4 billion to the economy annually.

“Every Adele or Stormzy has to start somewhere,” he said in his speech, citing the importance of music venues in helping new talent get recognised. Corbyn went on to express his desire to review business rates systems so that smaller venues currently suffering from rates rises under Tory rule will live to fight another day.

In addition, Corbyn has vowed to keep free museums “because access to culture is vital for the emotional and intellectual growth of our people, especially the young.”

The Labour leader is also passionate about aiding a younger generation in their cultural enhancement. As part of his manifesto, he introduced the idea of an Arts Pupil Premium that will provide £160 million per year in order to allow every primary school student (not just ones in private schools) the opportunity to learn an instrument, take part in drama and dance as well as have access to theatres, galleries and museums.